These humorous animal photos are among the finalists in a photo competition – including Finnish bears

The finalists of the International Funny Animal Photo Competition include hilarious moments from around the world.

Two slyly smiling fish.
Say cheese!

Nature is amazing – and humorous when you happen to be in the right place at the right time.

Wildlife photographers capture the best moments in the lives of animals.

These hilarious images are competing for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

40 photos have been selected for the final of the competition, among which the funniest animal photos of the year will be awarded.

The bear cub sniffs a tuft of meadow wool.
Romantic bear cub sniffs and enjoys.

The photo competition is open to nature photographers of all levels. Its purpose is to celebrate the beauty of nature and to emphasize what needs to be done to protect and preserve it.

The competition was organized for the first time in 2015. Every year, thousands of photos from around the world are sent to be evaluated by the jury.

Animals are often depicted as if they have human features, and that’s amusing.

Below are this year’s finalist photos:

Two king penguins, one head missing.  Possibly turned back invisible..
It’s a headlong rush.
Zebra hind legs in the air.
A big drink.
A bear fishing in a rapid.  It would seem as if the salmon had gone halfway inside the bear's ear.
The fish is putting up a fight.
A tired mother monkey holds her head with her baby in her arms.
Motherhood can be tough for monkeys too.
Presumably an antelope behind which a large bird spreads its wings, creating a Pegasus effect.
“I believe I can fly!” The antelope larps about Pegaso, the flying horse.
Two owls crowded in a hole in a nest tree.  The other has crooked eyes.
Will the agreement make room?